TIANJIN: According to feedback from exporters and producers, inquiries for sunflower seeds in the Middle East have increased recently, and the export market is stable. It is expected that there will be a small peak in the sunflower seed export market in mid-May, and exporters will sell off their inventories with small profits. At present, the supply of goods in the producing area is sufficient, and exporters increase production. The best time to export is before summer. As the domestic trade market gradually entered the off-season, the market price dropped slightly compared with before the Spring Festival.
The Middle East market accounts for about 70% of exports. This week, 361 standard sunflower seeds were exported, and the number of seeds was 180-190/50g. The export price is 1.280-1.330 US dollars/ton, and the COUNT 190-200PCS/50G price is 1.260-1.290 US dollars/ton. Continue to monitor market changes.
Current Market Price in China for Sunflower Seeds
| Product | Chinese Sunflower Seeds | |
| Type | 361 | |
| Moisture | 10 % Max | |
| Purity | 99.5 % Min | |
| Imperfect | 2 % Max | |
| Package | 25kg / Plastic Bag ; | |
| Loading | 23Tons / 40GP | |
| Price | USD 1260-1330/Mt | |
| Delivery | Within 20 Days after the contract | |